My question to those who are offended at being called hot, or sexy, or getting attention because of their face and body features; Are you less offended, even excited when the giver of the “compliment” is attractive? Is there a point when you are dating that it is ok for the guy to admit your body is distracting? Do you conceal your curves and avoid makeup to keep guys focused on your mind and wholesomeness? I’m really curious about this because it is human nature for women to want to be desirable, physically. It’s a trillion dollar industry.
I'm far from being a feminist...but when men say things about women wearing makeup or dressing feminine...it sticks in my crawl. A lot of women, myself included, like to look feminine and do it for ourselves. Women dont want to always look frumpy...it can make one feel frumpy.
I have no problem some days wearing a tshirt, Jean's, a ponytail, ball cap, and clean face. I dont want to be like that everyday. That's for cleaning the house, mowing grass, or going fishing. Times I dont feel I want to be overly feminine.
Sure, there are women that dress in band-aides that have been stitched together and so much makeup they look like a different person. It's just not all of us.
As for the beauty industry...its more than makeup...although what they charge these days is ludicrous...but beauty products also have a lot to do with skin care, hair care, shaving products, and plain hygiene products. Nothing is wrong with taking care of ones self and holding on to young looking skin and healthy hair.
I cant tell you how many men complain that after marriage their wives let themselves go...and geesh...the men that use that as an excuse to cheat...
A woman's actions dont necessarily have to evolve around the male species no more than mens lives evolve around females. It's all about being an individual and having self worth, self confidence, and self respect.